View from balcony

at Jess and Joe's place in Melbourne

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7 Things I've learned in the last few weeks...

June 30th 2007
1. The Twelve Apostles rock formation on the Great Ocean Road is incredibly impressive in person. Except, there are only eight apostles. And I don't think there were ever twelve... only nine... but I guess "The Nine Apostles" wouldn't have quite the same ring. I had a great time in Melbourne, staying with Joe (Aussie cousin) and Jess (his Kiwi girlfriend) at their flat in the middle of Chinatown. ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch

The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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